Johnny Marr – The Age of Everything
The fifth solo record from the former Smiths guitarist is a mature, confident exhibition of both his guitar chops and songwriting ability.
Singer-Songwriter
Carly Simon – Comes in Waves
The songwriting titan’s first original album in 18 years emphasises her sixty-plus-year career with emotional depth and many high-water marks.
Greg Mendez – Beauty Land
Philadelphia based singer-songwriter Greg Mendez was one of 2023’s unexpected success stories. Can his first full-length for Dead Oceans survive the weight of expectation?
Ora Cogan – Hard Hearted Woman
Elevated yet approachable, the Canadian singer/songwriter‘s Sacred Bones debut offers a powerful entry point into Cogan‘s quietly bewitching world.
Book of Churches – Book of Churches
Divorce guitarist/vocalist Felix Mackenzie-Barrow explores sparse folk on his solo debut.
Bill Callahan – My Days Of 58
Bill Callahan’s eighth album under his given name continues a remarkably consistent run that dates back to his Smog days.
Beverly Glenn-Copeland – Laughter In Summer
At 82, electronic music pioneer Beverly Glenn-Copeland meets his devastating diagnosis with characteristic grace. A mix of reworked classics and new songs, Laughter In Summer stands as a tender testament to his enduring love.